1. Soak the beans overnight in 2 quarts of cold water. Drain and rinse the beans. 2. Place the beans in a medium-size pot, and cover them with cold water by 2 inches. Add the ham hock to the pot and ...

What is the Difference Between Ham Bone and Hock? How Can I Use a Ham Hock? How To Slow-Cook Ham Hock? Want to know the secret to a savory pot of collard greens or a slow-cooked potato soup? No, it ...

Instructions: In a large bowl or pot, combine the beans, baking soda and 3 quarts water and set aside to soak overnight. Drain and rinse the beans. In a large stockpot, heat the vegetable oil over ...

Rinse dried beans and peas twice, discarding any that are discolored or float to surface. Soak dried beans and peas in cold water a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight. NOTE: Soak black beans ...

I'm trying to make things easier on myself this January. After a lovely and decadent holiday, I'm spending time getting back to routine — making lists, laying out a week's worth of work outfits and ...

Last fall, in the Oct. 22 Forum column to be precise, Marysville cook Cece Zimmerman shared a wonderful my-sister-makes-it recipe for Puerto Rican rice and beans, mentioning all the happy family ...

Kurobuta, which is also known as Berkshire pork, means “black pig” in Japanese. The pig is black with six white points: feet, face and switch (the last few inches of the tail). It has shorter muscle ...

At many small farms and backyard pig pens, November is hog-killing season. My husband and I get our pork from a friend; a group of us gets together each fall to slaughter, butcher and package animals.

Paul Newman is best known for his movies and salad dressing, but once you read about his lima bean recipe, you will ...